News/press releases
5 July 2024
New MTD Act and new GuKG must be the starting points for further reforms
13 June 2024
Universities of Applied Sciences (HAW/FH) set new standards in the evaluation of research performance
28 May 2024
Universities of applied sciences impress with lower drop-out rates and high attractiveness for first-year students
24 May 2024
FHK on the review of the MTD Act: Amendment is an important step, but there is a need for adaptation
8 May 2024
FHK welcomes emergency paramedic training as part of 3-year FH degree programmes
7 May 2024
"Universities vote for Europe": Joint campaign by universities and universities of applied sciences for EU elections
26 April 2024
FHK: Implement a contemporary MTD (medical-therapeutic-diagnostic) job profile NOW!
23 April 2024
FHK: Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) brings "applied research" in front of the curtain
18 April 2024
FHK: Universities of Applied Sciences as drivers of innovation in the regions
18 April 2024
Research at universities of applied sciences is the powerhouse for the economy and society
12 April 2024
Psychotherapy studies now also possible at universities of applied sciences!
28 March 2024
FHK welcomes the announcement of 350 additional places for first-year students
21 March 2024
FHK urges HBM Rauch to reinstate universities of applied sciences in the new Psychotherapy Act
20 March 2024
FHK: Important demands fulfilled in amendment to the Universities of Applied Sciences Act (FHG)
17 January 2024
FHK: Current amendment to the law contains positive elements, but the accreditation option for doctorates is missing
11 December 2023
FHK calls for expansion of study places in the field of social work
28 November 2023
em. Prof. Dr Karl-Peter Pfeiffer becomes the first honorary member of the Austrian University of Applied Sciences Conference (FHK)
17 October 2023
FHK - Demand for immediate increase in funding rates: Universities of Applied Sciences urgently need inflation compensation
28 September 2023
FHK: Take the budgetary needs of science seriously!
25 September 2023
FHK: Current study emphasises growing financial needs of Fachhochschulen and highlights potential risks
31 August 2023
Strengthen domestic research, promote talent and increase added value with FH doctorates
11 August 2023
Presidium of the Fachhochschule Conference presents Federal Minister Polaschek with value-added study on the Fachhochschule sector
23 June 2023
FHK congratulates the new ÖH federal representation
9 June 2023